Man shoots at another over minor bike accident in Narela

Police said they were recording detailed statements of eyewitnesses.

A 22-year-old man was shot at in Narela, Outer Delhi, on Sunday afternoon, after a minor bike accident led to an argument with another man.
According to police, Anuj, a shopkeeper was standing next to his bike and speaking to someone, when Mukesh (24) rammed it from the back, and broke the tail light of Anuj’s bike.

“Mukesh reportedly lost balance and rammed into Anuj’s bike. Anuj got angry and asked Mukesh to pay for the repair. The two had an argument over it, even as Mukesh tried to tell him that it was an accident. But the argument continued. Suddenly, Mukesh whipped out a pistol and fired at Anuj. He then fled the spot,” a police officer said.

Residents in the area rushed Anuj to a hospital and made a PCR call. “Anuj sustained a bullet injury and has been admitted to the hospital. Even though he is out of danger, he is still unfit to give a statement. Eyewitnesses claimed that the duo had an argument after which Mukesh shot at Anuj. The locals helped us identify the accused since he is a resident of the area. He is absconding but will be arrested soon,” a senior police officer said.

Police have registered a case of attempt to murder. “We are yet to ascertain if the pistol that Mukesh used was licensed. Relevant sections will be added to the case once that is clear and an arrest is made,” an officer said.

Police said they were recording detailed statements of eyewitnesses and will also access the CCTV footage of the market that captured the incident.